When an Ambulance Causes a Crash

When an ambulance causes a crash, first responders, patients, pedestrians, and other motorists often suffer serious or fatal injuries. Although drivers of ambulances are permitted to break certain traffic laws, they still must exercise caution when responding to an emergency. When negligence causes a crash, drivers and their employers may be able to be held liable.
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Warmer Weather Poses Risks for Residents with Dementia

Nursing home residents with dementia have a higher risk of suffering heat stroke, and facilities must take steps to protect them from the heat. Older adults are more susceptible to heat-related injuries or fatalities. They are less able to regulate their body temperatures. Many people with memory loss may take medications that have side effects such as dehydration and reduced sweating that compound the problem. People with dementia may also be less likely to notice heat-related effects. Nursing homes have a duty to protect the people who are in their care. If they fail to protect people with dementia from heat stroke, they may be liable for neglect or abuse.

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